A Tornado Demolished Several Delivery Vans Owned for Three Years

question 109

Multiple Choice

A tornado demolished several delivery vans owned for three years by Wadham Company.Wadham's adjusted basis in the vans was $28,400,and Wadham paid $90,000 to purchase new vans.Wadham received a $25,000 settlement from its casualty insurance company.Consequently,Wadham recognizes:

• A)$3,400 Section 1231 loss
• B)$65,000 Section 1231 loss
• C)$65,000 ordinary loss
• D)None of the above

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